setback on a new venture? Big transformation program hit a major bump in the road? Employee morale taken a hit during a recent reorganization or merger? Leaders and companies today need to do more than bounce back and survive the…

mildly stunned by how something so straightforward as executive coaching has become so disparate in definition and execution. Are you a leader who wants to perform at your best? Partner with a professional who understands how to facilitate your…

These days, when I partner with a client to help them plan and implement a strategic initiative — meaning, one that executes business strategy — I am fortunate enough to be brought in during the early stages. The chief executive…

Consider the following strategic initiative scenarios: Leaders for a mid-sized technology company are enthusiastic that their new business structure will enhance innovation, but find only confusion and resentment from employees. An established bank introduces a new target culture, complete…

The reality of speed In a recent TIME Magazine article, Mary Barra, CEO and Chairwoman of General Motors, said, “I spend a lot of early mornings thinking about executing our plan quickly.” An executive at a different company said to…

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding. -H.H Williams (This article was originally published on The Huffington Post.) Understanding is Important in a VUCA World Virtual show of hands, please! As compared to a year ago: How many of…

“Sometimes the illusion of knowing is more dangerous than not knowing at all.” – Jamie Holmes, Nonsense (This article was originally published on The Huffington Post.) Got it! Done! I know! Decisiveness and confidence in business are good things –…

This video introduces listeners to a set of 9 new leadership practices that address the modern challenges of leading people in a VUCA world filled with constant, unpredictable and complex change. The presentation on effective organizational change leadership was originally…